The best ring care is preventative ring care. We recommend taking off your Rustic & Main rings during strenuous activities that could lead to scratching or damage.
Metal Rings (Gold, Titanium, Silver) and General Ring Maintenance
Most rings will obtain scratches and dings from daily wear. This is normal and is often viewed as character of a well loved ring. Our titanium, silver, and gold bands were created with those who have active lifestyles in mind so yes, they are for everyday wear.
1.) Water
Washing your hands and taking showers both fine. The main thing to keep in mind when it comes to water and wear is the pool and beach. We use medical grade epoxy to seal our rings, so they can withstand a lot. Wearing your ring in the water a few times won't affect anything, but over-exposure to salt water or the chemicals in a standard pool could start to wear that coating down over time.
2.) Chemicals
We recommend removing the ring when dealing or working with harsh chemicals such as bleach, acetone, ammonia and even hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer has a high level of ethyl or isopropyl alcohol which can slowly erode the epoxy finish so we recommend removing the ring then using the hand sanitizer and once dry then you can place the ring back on.
3.) Impact
Our metal rings are quite strong, but whether they are solid metal or have inlays, scratches are a normal part of everyday wear. Mircro-scratches will appear on your ring from simple activities like opening a door or moving boxes around and can typically be buffed out at home using a jewelry polishing cloth.
When using polishing cloths there will sometimes be a film left on the ring afterwards so we recommend wiping it down with a clean microfiber cloth after using the polishing cloth to remove the excess.
In the event of larger issues, like dents or inlays being damaged, please reach out to us right away so that we can help assess the necessary repairs.
4.) Reminders
It is important to keep an eye on on your rings coating for flaking or discolorations so that we can repair the ring under the warranty before the damage is too great.
If you start to notice some wear on the coating, then reach out to us AS SOON AS YOU NOTICE IT so we can refinish it for you to prevent further damage of the coating and the inlays of the ring.
How to Care for Your Wood Ring
Wooden rings don't require much active care. We recommend gently cleaning it every now and then with a soft, dry microfiber cloth to keep the ring looking shiny. Other than that, the most important thing you can do to keep your ring in good shape is to avoid exposing it to potential damage in the first place.
What Can Damage a Wooden Ring?
1.) Water
Wooden rings finished with CA glue are water resistant, so you don't have to worry about taking your ring off every time you wash your hands. However, like virtually all jewelry, it is generally not recommended to expose your ring to saltwater more than is necessary.
2.) Impact
Bentwood rings are strong. They're created by infusing the wood with adhesive and bending it in a circle to achieve an extremely durable, water resistant construction. One of the best things about these types of rings is that they flex before they break. Obviously you don’t want to try hitting your wooden ring with a hammer, but wood rings are highly resilient to the normal wear-and-tear of daily life. You should also take off your ring before you do any high-impact activity, like going rock climbing or taking apart your car engine, but this has more to do with personal safety than the actual durability of the ring.
3.) Chemicals
A variety of chemicals, including chemicals found in some household cleaning products, can break down the finish on your wooden ring. It's best to wear rubber gloves when working with these products anyway, but you should also take your ring off, just to be safe. When using hand sanitizer, we recommend that you remove the ring first, apply the sanitizer, and when your hands are fully dried then you can reapply your ring.
If, after years of wear, your ring has become scratched, or you notice the finish has lost a bit of its luster, you can always send it back to us to be refinished. Most scratches are only surface-level, and our ring craftsmen are experienced in bringing older rings back to their original shine.